There are other features to consider as well. The gazebo may have walls, or not, or windows (or not!). And some gazebos have several entrances or mesh sides. Designed primarily for the summer months, the Alvantor Pop Up Gazebo Screen House has full-length mesh sides and comes in a range of sizes. It looks similar to those ‘domes’ that restaurants use for outdoor seating, but with netted sides. The overall look is contemporary and stylish.

Although laborious, taking the time to measure everything first will save money and time in the long run. It has a rust-resistant steel frame that’s been powder coated, and a heavyweight 260 g/m² polyester canopy. There are four leg-weight bags included as well, to help keep the gazebo in place, along with guy rope and tent pegs. It also comes with a large carry bag that makes transportation and storage more straight forward. The gazebo can be put together in several ways, depending on how you want to use it. It can be used with just the waterproof roof, with three sides and an open front, or with four sides and a closed front (with a door panel). Three sides can be used to aerate the gazebo and allow for easy access under the canopy, or four sides to offer better protection from the elements. This makes it one of the best pop up gazebos for entertaining guests, as well as using for small commercial purposes. The ABCCANOPY Pop Up Gazebo With Side Panels and Door is suitable for a variety of uses such as commercial events, camping and entertaining at home. This is because there are a variety of sizes available (2.5 x 2.5 m, 3 x 3 m, 3 x 4.5 m and 3 x 6 m) as well as the option to have three or four sides in place.If you only have light winds to deal with, then this gazebo will remain safely secure and stable, thanks to the four guy ropes that keep it attached to the ground and the weight bags that hold it steady. I set it up in a very exposed spot on my hilly Scottish farm, and it wasn’t until wind speeds reached over 40km/h that I felt concerned enough to take it down. However, put it somewhere a little more protected and it’ll no doubt stay standing in much worse conditions.

Even when the weather isn’t quite so good, this gazebo still performs well. Reinforced stress points ensure the frame is long lasting, and there are four weight bags included, as well as stakes and ropes. According to ABCCANOPY it’s been built to withstand winds of up to 50 km/h, and in practice it does seem to withstand heavy wind reasonably well. Netted sides offer some protection from the elements, and are a great way to keep a breeze flowing through the gazebo. Of course, depending on the climate you may not want constant ventilation – so bear that in mind! Netting is also great for keeping out bugs. Finally, there are gazebos with detachable sides that offer the best of both worlds. These gazebos can be used as just a canopy when shade is required, with the walls being added on when the temperature drops in the evening. Weatherproofing

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Ideally, look for a gazebo with sand weights included as well as guy ropes and pegs . This makes life a lot easier when it comes to securing the gazebo in place and offers peace of mind. One final thing to look out for is a carry bag for the shelter . Although not strictly necessary, this is immensely useful for keeping the gazebo clean and everything all in one place. What would you like to use your gazebo for? Depending on your intentions, different wall styles will be more appropriate. Some gazebos are most appropriate as a sun shade in hot weather, whereas others offer an ideal place for parties, rain or shine.